Publisher's Synopsis
Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V4 is a religious text written by Emanuel Swedenborg. This book is the fourth volume in a series of writings that seek to explore the spiritual and mystical meanings of the Bible. The text delves into the deeper, hidden meanings of the Old and New Testaments, revealing the spiritual significance of various stories, parables, and prophecies. Swedenborg's interpretations are based on his belief that the Bible is a divine revelation and that its true meaning can only be understood through spiritual insight. The book is divided into chapters, each of which explores a specific passage or theme in the Bible. Throughout the text, Swedenborg provides detailed explanations of his interpretations, drawing on his extensive knowledge of theology, philosophy, and mysticism. Overall, Arcana Coelestia or Heavenly Mysteries Contained in the Sacred Scriptures or Word of the Lord V4 is a complex and thought-provoking work that offers a unique perspective on the Bible and its spiritual significance.1840. Part Four of Twelve. Swedenborg, a noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, best known for his later writings, in which he presents ideas both Christian and ecumenical, for a new spiritual era or new church to be known as the New Jerusalem. The Arcana Coelestia is Swedenborg's crowning achievement. In Arcana Coelestia Swedenborg first introduces the concept of correspondences-a living, spiritual meaning within Scripture. He then proceeds to offer a verse by verse spiritual interpretation of the books of Genesis and Exodus. Along the way, he explains the spiritual meaning of many parallel passages throughout the rest of the Bible. Recommended reading for any serious student of the Bible. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
